Buyer

THE ROLE: The Buyer will be responsible for procuring & monitoring the movement of materials to meet production needs. In this role, the incumbent will also obtain materials using engineering & production schedules to maintain inventory at planned levels. Ensures material standards are met and non-conformances or variances are resolved. Monitors cost, schedule, and scope of assigned subcontracts to assure best quality at best value. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Assist in developing annual sourcing goals & put steps in place to achieve them (new supplier qualification, RFQs, renegotiations, suggest potential engineering redesigns for cost savings, internal company spending review, credit card holders review, etc.). Set-up in internal & external Kanban program & educate newer suppliers on the Kanban program & set-up Daily Kanban management. Manage daily New Buy, Late & Kanban reports for actions needed. Create & manage supplier VMI contracts by creating, ceasing or modifying Agreements as needed. Facilitate supplier meetings with Inspector & Engineers as needed regarding quality issues to find resolution. Work with client Global Procurement Management Team on various cost savings & supplier projects. Conduct in indirect/purchase requisition ordering. Assist in researching & communicate ECO cost impacts to internal departments. Assist in ECO supplier notifications & PO updates. Perform Oracle New Part Set-up & Maintenance. Conduct Kaizen/continuous events & implement procurement department-related improvement processes. Work toward goal of achieving of 98% incoming inspection quality passing rates. Work toward goal of achieving of 95% OTD from suppliers. Assist in monthly department safety audits & reports findings. Participate in War Room spend audits, review & make cost spend recommendations/changes where needed. Assist in reconciling any Receiving, Incoming Inspection or Accounts Payable issues as needed to properly receive, return &/or pay for goods. Assist in as needed inventory audits. Assist in running reports for Supplier Scorecards, issue Corrective Action Plans & regularly audit Supplier performance, including site visits & report reviews. Participates in internal employee committee to assist with sources best venues, material costs & services. Assist in Reconciling month-end reports. Reconcile p-card monthly with Concur. QUALIFICATIONS: Preference for Bachelors Degree in related field, or Business Management Supply chain/procurement experience. The ability to analyze bills of materials for cost, lead time accuracy 100%. The ability to multi-task. College degree & any supply chain course or certifications are preferred.